Spain await the winners of England and Australia in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sweden.
Salma Paralluelo broke the deadlock just 10 minutes from time after a period of sustained Spanish dominance, adding to her winning goal against Netherlands in the quarter-final.
A thrilling finish to the first semi-final then ensued as Spain captain Olga Carmona scored in the 89th minute, just 93 seconds after Rebecka Blomqvist had levelled proceedings.
England fans will hope their showdown with hosts Australia is a little easier on the nerves, when they bid to make the final for the time against hosts Australia on Wednesday. Carmona calm amid chaotic late show There were few incidents of note in the opening 80 minutes in Auckland before a sensational closing 10 minutes which ended with Spain dumping out the 2003 runners-up.
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